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Cardinals signed RHP Miguel Socolovich to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Socolovich spent this past season with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, putting up a 3.64 ERA and 68/19 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings. The 28-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012 and will serve as minor league depth. Tue, Nov 11, 2014 03:50:00 PM

Mets signed RHP Miguel Socolovich to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 27-year-old right-hander played in Japan in 2013, posting a 0.79 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 6/4 K/BB ratio over just 11 1/3 innings. Thu, Nov 21, 2013 10:54:00 AM

Miguel Socolovich has agreed to a contract with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League.

Socolovich became a free agent after he was outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster in late October. The 26-year-old right-hander made his major league debut this season and allowed 11 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings between the Cubs and Orioles. Thu, Nov 15, 2012 04:18:00 PM

The Cubs did a little housecleaning on their 40-man roster Thursday and Socolovich was one of the casualties. The 26-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in August and allowed three runs in six innings with the club. Thu, Oct 25, 2012 05:26:00 PM

Wainwright mixed in a variety of pitches and drew positive reviews from onlookers. It was his first time on a mound since being diagnosed last week with an abdominal strain. "His arm feels good," manager Mike Matheny told reporters after the workout. "It’s in a great slot. Everything’s coming out nice, he’s just got to stay on top of it." The veteran right-hander is on track to start for the Cardinals on Opening Night against the Cubs.

While he's preparing to be a starting pitcher, Jaime Garcia (shoulder) is open to pitching out of the bullpen if it's in the best interest of the Cardinals.

Garcia has dealt with a wide array of injury troubles in his career and is currently recovering from July surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in his pitching shoulder. There is no doubting his ability when healthy, evidenced by his career 3.50 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, but he's been limited to just 99 innings in total the past two seasons.